When should my child start playing tournaments?

When they can serve in, rally consistently and keep score on their own. Most start with club and local junior events before moving up. We'll judge readiness together, so their first tournaments are a good experience.

UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) rates every player on one scale from 1 to 16.5, based on real match results, regardless of age or gender. It's a clear way to track progress and find matches at the right level.

How many tournaments should my child play?

It depends on age, level and goals. Quality beats quantity: we plan a calendar with training blocks in between, so each event has a purpose.

Do you travel to tournaments?

Yes. I coach courtside at events across South East Queensland, and travel interstate by arrangement. Travel and costs are agreed before we go.

What does coaching cost?

Every player's plan is different. Tell me about your player and I'll recommend a plan with clear pricing up front, before anything is booked.

Can my child keep their current coach?

Yes. I can work alongside a club coach, adding tournament preparation, match play and video analysis.

How do we balance tennis with school?

We plan around school terms, exams and family life. Shorter, sharper sessions often beat long ones, and rest is part of the plan.

Do you coach adults who compete?

Yes. Adult competitors, club fixtures and open tournaments: the same match plans, video analysis and preparation.

Across Brisbane's southside, the Redlands, Logan and the Gold Coast, including Cleveland. Courts are arranged to suit the player.

Is my child too young or too old for the pathway?

It's never too early to learn the right technique, and never too late to compete. If going pro is the goal, the best time to start is now.

Do you run school and club programs?

Yes. Term programs, holiday camps, end-of-term tournaments and awards days, planned and run start to finish.

Tennis Australia registered, with a Working With Children Check, police check, and First Aid and CPR.

What is the Athlete Profile?

A free 16-question guide for parents. It shows how your child trains, competes and handles pressure, with tips to help them mentally, emotionally and physically.

My child is just starting out. Is this the right place?

For beginners and social players, Brisbane Tennis Coach is the place to start. Players move across to tournament coaching when they're ready.

Tournament Tennis Coach

Your personal tennis coach for aspiring players

Not just lessons. Progression.

Want to go pro? You've got to start now.

Tournament coaching across Brisbane, the Redlands, Logan and the Gold Coast. Limited places, for players who want to train.

Step 1 of 5FoundationsFirst serve, grip, footwork and a reliable rally.

Step 2 of 5TrainingPrivate and small-group sessions where every ball has a purpose.

Step 3 of 5CompetingJunior tour events, match plans and courtside coaching.

Step 4 of 5RankingUTR climbs, state and national events, then ITF juniors.

Step 5 of 5Grand SlamThe dream. Every champion started with a first serve.

Coaching

Every player gets a plan.

Technique, tactics and match play, built around how each player learns and competes. Tap any line for details.

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2032. One day closer.

A home Games in Brisbane. Every day between now and then counts.

We're looking for a small number of young Queensland athletes, in any sport, with their sights set on 2032, to document their journey: the training, the competitions, the setbacks and the breakthroughs.

Check-ins on camera as you progress
Your own video diary, recorded on your phone
No cost to take part
Parents or guardians involved for under 18s

A Showreel Entertainment production. Selected athletes only. Every application is read, but not everyone can be included.

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The Athlete Profile: what kind of athlete is your child?

Answer 16 quick questions about how your child trains, competes and handles pressure. You'll get their athlete profile, with tips for helping them mentally, emotionally and physically.

About two minutes. One question at a time.

PHOTO: Coach Richard on court

Coach Richard

Training on opposite sides of the net. Competing on the same side.

I'm Coach Richard. I have more than 30 years in sport as a player, coach and organiser, including 12 years running a coaching program in Sydney before moving to Queensland.

Coached from first serve through to state and ITF junior level
Tournament preparation, match plans and courtside coaching
Tennis Australia registered; Working With Children Check and police check
First Aid and CPR

It's about working together. You bring the drive, I bring the knowledge.

Good to know

Questions, answered.

Get in touch

Tell me about your player.

Fill in the details and Coach Richard will be in touch. Then we get together on court.

You send the player's details
Coach Richard calls or emails you
We get together on court

Limited places.
Phone: 0413 720 497
Email: richard@tournamenttennis.coach

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Your personal tennis coach for aspiring players

Every player gets a plan.

Coaching

Tournaments

Schools and clubs

2032. One day closer.

The Athlete Profile: what kind of athlete is your child?

Which sounds more like your child?

Nearly there. Where should we send the profile?

Training on opposite sides of the net. Competing on the same side.

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